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Pakistan University Attack: At Least 19 People Killed in Charsadda

At least 19 people were killed and 50 injured in a gun and bomb attack on Bacha Khan University in…

8 years ago

North Korean Scientists Invent Hangover-Free Alcohol

According to Pyongyang reports, North Korean scientists have invented a hangover-free alcohol. The state-run Pyongyang Times says the "suave" liquor…

8 years ago

China Economy Marks Slowest Growth in 25 Years

The Chinese economy grew by 6.9% in 2015, compared with 7.3% in 2014, marking its slowest growth in 25 years.…

8 years ago

Nut Rage Scandal: South Korea Enacts Tougher Aviation Laws

Tougher aviation laws against unruly air passengers have been enacted in South Korea, after the so-called nut rage scandal which…

8 years ago

Yasutaro Koide: World’s Oldest Man Dies Aged 112

World's oldest man, Yasutaro Koide, has died at the age of 112 in Nagoya, Japan, local officials say. Yasutaro Koide,…

8 years ago

Japan Stock Market Hits One-Year Low

Japan stock market hit a one-year low in January 18 trade following big falls in the US and as oil…

8 years ago

Jakarta Attacks Death Toll Rises to Eight

Jakarta attacks death toll rises to eight after an Indonesian wounded in the January 14 incidents dies in hospital, police…

8 years ago

Taiwan Elections 2016: Tsai Ing-wen Becomes First Female President

Tsai Ing-wen has become Taiwan's first female president after winning the island's election on January 16. The 59-year-old leads the…

8 years ago

Jakarta Attacks: Police Identify Four out of Five Suspects

Indonesian police have identified four out of five of the Jakarta attackers. Two were previously convicted militants. Police named one…

8 years ago

Jakarta Attacks: At Least Seven People Killed in Indonesian Capital Explosions

At least seven people have been killed after a series of explosions hit the Indonesian capital Jakarta on January 14.…

8 years ago